Strategic Partners and Preferred Suppliers

The University has established a number of long-term, competitively awarded Strategic Supplier partnerships for the supply of goods and services to the University. These agreements are competitively negotiated to streamline the purchasing process for commonly purchased items and to achieve the best value for the University by consolidating expenditures with fewer suppliers. All faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to use Strategic Supplier agreements wherever possible.

The University actively manages these relationships through regular meetings with suppliers, measurement of key performance indicators and the follow up of any complaints.  University faculty and staff are encouraged to report any concerns relating to pricing or service to the Purchasing Office for investigation and action.

Additional Preferred Supplier relationships are also available through consortium and other contracts. These contracts should be used if Strategic Suppliers are not able to source the goods and services in question.

Commodity Selection:
Audio Visual Bottled Water & Filtration Cellphone & Wireless Devices Coffee Service and Supplies Computer Equipment and Hardware Computer Peripherals & Supplies Computer Software Copiers Dental Equipment and Supplies Express Mail and Shipping Furniture	Gases Movers Office Supplies Print and Publication Promotional Products Scientific Supplies and Equipment Service/Maintenance Contracts Temporary Employment Services Toner Cartridges Travel Contracts Uniforms

 

If you are unable to locate the commodity you require, please contact the Purchasing Office directly.